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Mobile Tornado partners with Syndico for UK market growth
Software-as-a-Service

Mobile Tornado partners with Syndico for UK market growth

Mobile Tornado has appointed Syndico as its exclusive UK distributor for Push-to-Talk Over Cellular solutions, aiming to meet rising demand across various sectors.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025
Difficult returns leads to brand abandonment - study
Gaming

Difficult returns leads to brand abandonment - study

A study by Manhattan Associates reveals that 40% of shoppers abandon brands after negative return experiences, highlighting the critical need for efficient return processes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
AI-managed data will help retailers avoid another sales slump in 2025
Marketing Technologies

AI-managed data will help retailers avoid another sales slump in 2025

Retailers are gearing up for a recovery in 2025 by leveraging AI to harness customer data, aiming to tailor their offerings amidst changing consumer habits.

By Matthew Biboud-Lubeck • 6 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Morphy Richards enhances supply chain with AI partnership
Digital Transformation

Morphy Richards enhances supply chain with AI partnership

Morphy Richards has joined forces with Slimstock to enhance its supply chain, integrating an AI-powered platform to improve visibility and efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025

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Qsic secures USD $25m to expand AI audio platform and enter new markets
Customer Experience

Qsic secures USD $25m to expand AI audio platform and enter new markets

Qsic has raised USD $25 million in Series B funding to enhance its AI-driven audio platform, aiming to expand its retail operations and boost its market presence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
GapMaps launches GapFinder to aid strategic site planning
Location data

GapMaps launches GapFinder to aid strategic site planning

GapMaps has launched GapFinder, a new tool designed to help businesses across multiple sectors make informed decisions on location strategies.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Elastic appoints Jeremy Pell as ANZ area vice president
Marketing Technologies

Elastic appoints Jeremy Pell as ANZ area vice president

Elastic has appointed Jeremy Pell as Area Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost growth and customer satisfaction in a competitive market.

By Moritz Florian • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Grandstream unveils GWN7670, its first Wi-Fi 7 access point
Network Infrastructure

Grandstream unveils GWN7670, its first Wi-Fi 7 access point

Grandstream has launched its GWN7670 Wi-Fi 7 access point, achieving speeds up to 3.6Gbps to enhance connectivity for small-to-medium businesses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Verde Group lauds Acumatica's AI & ERP innovations
Customer Experience

Verde Group lauds Acumatica's AI & ERP innovations

Verde Group executives praised Acumatica's innovative AI and ERP advancements at the recent summit, citing enhanced customer value and effective sector-specific solutions.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025
ProGlove partners with BlueStar to boost global expansion
Digital Transformation

ProGlove partners with BlueStar to boost global expansion

ProGlove has partnered with BlueStar to broaden its global market reach, enhancing worker safety and productivity through innovative scanning solutions.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025
Commerce Team & Block & Tam form strategic partnership
Marketing Technologies

Commerce Team & Block & Tam form strategic partnership

The Commerce Team Global and Block and Tam have formed a strategic partnership to enhance online growth for retailers, merging ecommerce and digital marketing expertise.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Rakhshan Zahid leads Reconomy's Re-use division success
Supply Chain

Rakhshan Zahid leads Reconomy's Re-use division success

Reconomy has named Rakhshan Zahid as the new Chief Executive of its Re-use division, succeeding Claire Webb while she remains as Executive Chair.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
Top mobile messaging disruptors unveiled for 2025
Unified Communications

Top mobile messaging disruptors unveiled for 2025

Juniper Research has highlighted Sendbird, Front, and Sleekglow as top disruptors in the mobile messaging sector for 2025, aiming to challenge established players.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Battle for survival: Turning peak season learnings into 2025 strategies
Data Analytics

Battle for survival: Turning peak season learnings into 2025 strategies

Retailers face a survival battle in 2025, with economic pressures and customer expectations reshaping the eCommerce landscape following a strong 2024 peak season.

By Rob Hango-Zada • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Top trends shaping retail media to reach USD $179.5bn
Marketing Technologies

Top trends shaping retail media to reach USD $179.5bn

A new report forecasts the global retail media market will soar to USD $179.5 billion by 2025, driven by AI and innovative advertising strategies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2025
From peak to planning: Setting up for success in 2025
Customer Experience

From peak to planning: Setting up for success in 2025

As Australian retailers reflect on the challenges of 2024, they must prepare strategic insights from the peak season to ensure success in 2025.

By Simon Le Grand • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Hexaware collaborates with AWS to boost cloud adoption
Digital Transformation

Hexaware collaborates with AWS to boost cloud adoption

Hexaware Technologies has partnered with Amazon Web Services to enhance cloud adoption and deliver generative AI solutions across multiple sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025

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